| Molde International Jazz Festival Moldejazz | |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Jazz Festival |
| Date(s) | Mid July |
| Begins | 15 July 2019 |
| Ends | 20 July 2019 |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Molde, Møre og Romsdal |
| Country | Norway |
| Years active | 1961 – present |
| Inaugurated | Founded 1960 |
| Website | moldejazz |
Molde International Jazz Festival (MIJF) or Moldejazz (established 1961 in Molde) takes place annually in July, and is known as one of the oldest jazz festivals in Europe. It was initiated by the local Storyville Jazz Club. Since 1964 it has received government support, and the government Buddy Award was for several years awarded at this festival. To the extent Molde festival operates with records, is probably the bassist Bjørn Kjellemyr holder of "Most festivals in a row" musicians record. In 2015 he visits Moldejazz for the 17th time in row as performer. Two club gigs with Dag Arnesen's band is on the program for the versatile bassist. Guttorm Guttormsen (1974), Jon Balke (1975), Karin Krog (1978), Knut Riisnæs (1984), Terje Rypdal (1985, 1986, 1988) and Jon Eberson (1987, 1989) are among the artists he has visited Moldejazz through the years.